Argumentative Writing

Write a claim for this prompt: Should zoos be banned?

Claim? True or False. My favorite season is spring.

Claim, reason, or evidence? A college degree is essential for getting a good job.

Name a solid reason for the claim: Teenagers should have curfews.

Write a claim for this prompt: Should teenagers have curfews?

Give a reason that is an unprovable opinion. Claim: Dogs are better than cats.

Name the error to this reason. Claim: All students should have access to the salad bar. Reason: One student is allergic to gluten, so the salad bar gives them options they can eat.

Name a solid reason for the claim: Zoos should be banned.

Name the error to this evidence: Researchers say that children who are exposed to technology have higher IQs.

Claim, reason, or evidence? Fast food should be banned in schools.

Name the error to this reason. Claim: All students should have access to the salad bar. Reason: Students always throw their main lunch away.

Give a reason that is an unprovable absolute. Claim: Dogs are better than cats.

Claim, reason, or evidence? Everyone should be a vegetarian.

Name the error to this reason. Claim: All students should have access to the salad bar. Reason: Salad bar items taste good.

Name the error to this evidence: Many high paying careers require four year degrees while many don't.

Name the error to this reason. Claim: All students should have access to the salad bar. Reason: Not many students eat fish sandwich.